BARRON'S ESSENTIAL WORDS FOR IELTS

Dimash (Ukraine)
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  1. aquatic
    operating or living or growing in water
  2. array
    an impressive display or assortment
  3. inhibit
    limit the range or extent of
  4. terrestrial
    of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth
  5. root
    underground plant organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes
  6. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
  7. diurnal
    having a daily cycle or occurring every day
  8. endure
    undergo or be subjected to
  9. fascinate
    attract; cause to be enamored
  10. feat
    a notable achievement
  11. hemisphere
    half of a round, three-dimensional shape
  12. imperative
    requiring attention or action
  13. obscure
    not clearly understood or expressed
  14. stray
    wander from a direct course or at random
  15. accumulate
    get or gather together
  16. determine
    find out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry
  17. fringe
    an ornamental border of short lengths of hanging threads
  18. sparse
    not dense or plentiful
  19. vigorously
    in an energetic manner
  20. thrive
    make steady progress
  21. display
    something intended to communicate a particular impression
  22. bewilder
    cause to be confused emotionally
  23. freak
    a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
  24. mock
    treat with contempt
  25. derision
    the act of treating with contempt
  26. conquer
    take possession of by force, as after an invasion
  27. undergo
    pass through
  28. vague
    lacking clarity or distinctness
  29. wander
    move or cause to move in a sinuous or circular course
  30. ascertain
    learn or discover with confidence
  31. exertion
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  32. comprehend
    get the meaning of something
  33. drift
    be in motion due to some air or water current
  34. excess
    the state of being more than full
  35. bleach
    make whiter or lighter
  36. strew
    spread by scattering
  37. drench
    cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
  38. deplore
    express strong disapproval of
  39. repulse
    force or drive back
  40. opiate
    a narcotic drug
  41. braggart
    a very boastful and talkative person
  42. importunate
    making persistent or urgent requests
  43. ravenous
    extremely hungry
  44. patronize
    provide support for
  45. crest
    the top or extreme point of something
  46. census
    a periodic count of the population
  47. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  48. hollow
    not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
  49. cavity
    a space that is enclosed or surrounded by something
  50. devoid
    completely wanting or lacking
  51. conceive
    have the idea for
  52. amusement
    an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
  53. predicament
    an unpleasant or difficult situation
  54. trace
    an indication that something has been present
  55. superficial
    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
  56. rustic
    characteristic of rural life
  57. edification
    uplifting enlightenment
  58. maul
    injure badly
  59. discordant
    not in agreement or harmony
  60. discordant
    not in agreement or harmony
  61. secular
    someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
Created on Sat May 07 10:42:07 EDT 2016 (updated Mon May 09 11:53:17 EDT 2016)

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